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Ronni Shaw
She/Her/Hers
Ronni Shaw

About

Ronni Shaw (she/her) is from Boston, Massachusetts and attended Washington University in St. Louis and Boston University School of Social Work. She is trained as a clinical social worker and has worked extensively in education, non-profits, community organizing, foundation direction, and social and political activism. She became especially interested in the college application process when her children, at a private college-prep high school in Nashville, were guided with the exact correct balance of support and independence. She has helped many young people make that same journey.

Ronni helped students get into:
George Washington UniversityTulane University
Emory UniversityNortheastern University
University of ChicagoLoyola University Chicago
New York UniversityColumbia University
George Washington University
Tulane University
Emory University
Northeastern University
University of Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
New York University
Columbia University
Ronni helps with…
Majors & Careers
Extracurriculars
Building a School List
Transfers
College Interviews
College Applications & Essays
School-Specific Supplemental Essays
Boston/Southern New Hampshire
34 years of experience
Washington University in St. Louis – BA | Sociology with a minor in psychology. Also took many education, literature, and anthropology classes.
Boston University – MSW | Social Work degree with emphasis on clinical work and community organizing.
Psychology
Sociology
Anthropology
Education
Law
International Relations
Communications
Art
Design
Public Policy
First-Generation College Students
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Volunteering
Community Organizing

My process

I want to hear from you, and the main adults in your life, to begin this process. Together we will figure out how best I can help, what your main goals are, and make a detailed plan to reach them in a timely manner. I will ask questions to help you define your objectives and concerns and to make sure I am understanding them accurately. As I provide service & support, I will check-in offen to make sure you feel we are on the right track. I will expect you to be honest & open about your expectations, our pace, and the quality of the help I am providing. I will give you regular & detailed feedback. Examples of what we can work on include, but are not limited to, strengthening your extracurricular and academic profiles, crafting an essay and resume that showcase your skills, creating and narrowing your college list, and making the final choice. My goal is to help you find the academic and social environment that is the best fit for you to have a successful college experience and set you up to achieve your longer-term goals. I will provide an optional short evaluation for you to complete when our work together is finished.
Boston/Southern New Hampshire
34 years of experience
Washington University in St. Louis – BA | Sociology with a minor in psychology. Also took many education, literature, and anthropology classes.
Boston University – MSW | Social Work degree with emphasis on clinical work and community organizing.
Psychology
Sociology
Anthropology
Education
Law
International Relations
Communications
Art
Design
Public Policy
First-Generation College Students
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Volunteering
Community Organizing
Tips for success
1. Prepare for your first session
Plan out the questions and topics you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to work together in the long term, discuss expectations for each other.